Strange us not all being together for a couple of days. I didn’t see it coming, but quickly felt exposed without family Brand, like I’d woken up in one of those ‘naked from the waist down dreams’ in the middle of Sydney airport. Sorry Russ, I’ve just realised that might be a slightly insensitive analogy considering recent events.
As you know we’ve all split for a few days holiday having finished in Oz with some scintillating gigs. In fact, I’d say the first night in Melbourne was one of his best ever…..adlibs and vocabulary pouring from him like a burst dam. Very proud we were.
Obviously with the schedule we’ve been keeping everyone, particularly Russ was due a bit of time off. However, the group goodbye on Sunday seemed laden with a surprising poignancy, like the end of summer camp. Don’t worry it was still littered with typical innuendo and fart jokes, but if I’m not mistaken even ol’Russ had a slight glaze in his eye. I know we all did.
It must be the intensity of the experience and the lack of hiding places that’s galvanised everyone. Each person diligently managing their aspect of the operation with a respect and understanding for the others – all pulling in the same direction. Inspiring.
See, despite the prolific speed at which he’s been rising, Russell’s success is built on solid foundations. A set of foundations he has built himself. For a man who confesses to using his “mental illness for a job” he is a cunning judge of character and a very motivational leader. “Hello, ‘Cult Awareness’ how can I help you?” “Yeah it’s about my boss…”
Nah, what I’m saying is that the people he surrounds himself with are testament to him. Because now I’m home alone in a foreign city I’ve realise the stability the network around you provides. It’s tricky now, because while on tour certain elements of your regular life are taken care of so that the show can be the main focus. When I was this week confronted by the simple task of collecting baggage and finding a taxi my bottom lip dropped and I cried for my mummy.
I guess the danger if you’re not careful could be a weird detachment. Something that must be avoided at all costs. I recently heard that Bono’s wife makes him stay in a hotel for an extra 2 weeks before he’s allowed home from touring so he can readjust to family life. I guess this came about after he phoned his 5 year old daughter for room service and then offered his teenage son the pick of the groupies. Naughty Bono.
I’d laugh if when Russell arrives home there is a note on his front door signed off with a paw print stating: “Until you realise that cats can’t make double expresso you are booked into the Dorchester. Kind Regards Morrissey.’
Perhaps it’s best we’ll all just live together from now on.
by Producer Jack
AWWWWWW! That’s so sweet! Its nice to see the softer side of people! Oh an Russell, loved the naked picture of you that was published in an aussie Mag! It was taken in sydney i think! it was too funny! Us aussies always see the funny side of things! Awesome! hehe
aaww, that made me a litle teary
I reckon cats probably can make espresso. I reckon they can probably work tin openers too, but they like it if we feel useful, and it keeps them in charge, where they belong.
I LOVE THIS!!!!
LOL @ the story of Bono…
when friends become family…. made me smile :)
Morrissey – he sounds JUST like my cat Johnny! They’d rule the neighbourhood here fersure!!!
great job Jack! x
Hi Jack.
Are you up for at raise soon?
Just kidding – it’s been lovely following all of you on your grand tour
Seeing some of the backstage stuff puts me in mind of the first few scenes of The War Room *grins cheekily*
…or perhaps it’s more like an episode out of Entourage. Now we all know who plays E and Vince. What I’d like to know is who’s Turtle and who’s Drama?
keep all the cool content coming – I need to feed my addiction.
Ohhhh Jacky! Detachment is a horrific experience when you have spent so much time on an amazing journey isnt it! I hate leaving my family of friends after holidays and having to return so quickly to reality!
Looked and sounded as though you all enjoyed Oz – I do hope you will all come again!
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BTW, loving your blogs Jack.
Come back to Oz soon please.
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Woops! I meant to say. Ahh such sadness the detachment of friends at the end of such an amazing experience!
Come back to Aus soon!
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It appears intelligence and the ability to write eloquently is a prerequisite for the “Brand family”.
Good to read the other side.
Thanks
Well, this fun spirited trio of commentary was lovely to discover this morning. Seems like you’ve made a go of making the impossible possible. Kudos to you all. Stability, cuddles, & limbic resonance; what more could team Brand ask for? Are you dominating the rap Jack? (:
Great Blog! Almost as funny as Russell’s- ALMOST!!
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he hasn’t got his “hangers on blogging” he’s not a hanger on, that’s his producer, Jack. If you were only partially more receptive, you would see that he’s a friend, even part of the family, such a narrow minded response, why are you on this website if your just going to abuse him? also just quickly it’s not as if he forced jack to write it is it?
*****
and i’ve officially turned into one of those peope, who write annoying arguing comments on blogs, which i hate…HA HA!
I think it is BEAUTIFUL and trancendent that you are so related, faithful and inseprable, afetr having spent such a long time together!
Love YOU ALL, does Jack have twitter?
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Has yours not been massaged for a while, poppet? OK honey, try this – every morning say out loud
IT’S NICE TO BE NICE!!!!! 200 times. Good luck and God bless.